Leonas
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2014
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Leonas has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Leonas's record stops at Aug 13, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-83-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED,REHEATED FOR CUSTOMERS. CHICKEN SOUP 164.1*F WAIT STATION AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER,#10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, FRONT WAIT STAFF COOLER, FRONT BAR BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ KEEP FLOOR DRY. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER BAG-N-BOX STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND DISH AREA,REAR PIZZA AREA WALL AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, AND CEILINGS.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR RIGHT SORNER OF CARRYOUT DOOR. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 15, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DETERGENT AND SANITIZER CONTAINERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICALS IN SECOND FLOOR CHEMICAL CLOSET, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER 3-COMP SINK DRAINBOARD, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR 3-COMP SINK, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 2, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS IN MOP ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER,AND MOPS ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE MOP WATER,CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE.MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOP BUCKETS OR REPLACE.
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May 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.WALK IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AT COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL UNDER UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Oct 8, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS IN PREP, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. IN THE BAR AREA.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leonas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leonas on file is from Aug 13, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leonas?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leonas.
Has Leonas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leonas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leonas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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